Join ŠtartUP – an event for all UP students marking the start of the 2025/26 academic year
The first Saturday of October once again brings the opportunity for a networking event designed to connect students with companies from the Coastal-Karst region, as well as representatives from sports and cultural associations, humanitarian and other non-governmental organizations. This sports-social event, which attracted early 500 participants last year, will be taking place for the fifth time and offers a fantastic opportunity to present your activities to students from the University of Primorska through various engaging formats. Join us on October 4th, 2025, at Žusterna Seaside Park from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
We invite you to prepare a short sports, cultural, artistic or other activity and present yourself to students and the wider public at your designated spot. Once again, businesses will have access to the EXPO corner, where you can network with students, present your products and services, and make a strong first impression on potential new recruits and the general public.
Each participating organization will receive a small stamp, which students collect on their event cards by completing activities. These cards can then be entered into a prize draw, where students are symbolically rewarded for their engagement. Last year, over 55 exhibitors showcased their work, many of whom gained new members and volunteers as a result of the event.
If you’re unable or prefer not to participate actively with a presentation, you're still welcome to support the event by contributing products or services as gifts for the prize draw (get in touch at: szk@upr.si).
APPLICATIONS are open until September 15 > via the ONLINE FORM.
Once we receive your application, we’ll get in touch to discuss the best way for you to be included and showcased in the event. To confirm your participation, we kindly ask for a minimum donation of €10 to the humanitarian association (free for humanitarian organizations). Please note: donations are non-refundable in case of absence or weather-related cancellation.
Bank details for donation:
Palčica Pomagalčica in dobrodelni škratki
IBAN: SI56 0400 1004 7069 045
Purpose: ŠtartUP for “Catch Your Dreams”
Please send your payment confirmation to: szk@upr.si
Apply now or contact us to find the best way for your organization to participate. More info: szk@upr.si
Highlights of ŠtartUP 2024: